Handsomedan:

 

New RAV4 hybrid pricing has come out and they've confirmed the PHEV is going to be available, topped by the $67k RAV4 GR Sport Plug In Hybrid

 

No Pure EV range provided, but reports are that it could do as much as 100km on a charge - which combined with the 2.5l petrol engine will give pretty decent fuel economy on longer trips and provide almost EV-like economy around town. 

I like the new look...not as much as I like the current model, but the new one isn't offensive to me. 

Some key stats from the website: 

 

Price premium of the PHEV is only $5k (based on GXL 2wd trim), Given it comes with a power boost from 143 kW (quite a lot down on the outgoing hybrid model), to 201 kW, I think it is a reasonably attractive option to those that are OK with the tow rating dropping to 800 kg.

For comparison, ford charges about $5k extra to go from the 154 kW diesel to the 184 kW Diesel in the Ranger wildtrak.

PHEV specs seem solid. 23 kWh battery in a car of this size should be good for around 100km of range (depending on how much of it is useable)

11 kW, 3 phase charging, is quite impressive for a PHEV.  This gives a 2.5 hour home charge time, does mean somebody doing multiple trips per day (i.e. 2 long return school runs a day), can quickly charge back up between the trips. (also applies to a person with a very long commute and charging at both home and work).

Traditionally Toyota PHEV's skip out on DC charging so good to see that included. (But outside of a fuel crisis, suspect this will see little use. In normal times cost would be comparable to petrol, and it would be a lot slower).